Christie Projector Roadster, Matrix WU, Mirage S+/HD/WU User Manual

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Roadster, Matrix WU, Mirage S+/HD/WU User Manual 2-11 020-100002-05 Rev. 1 (02-2010) 
Try aligning the two grid patterns 
Adjust zoom and offset on the top projector to precisely move its test pattern display 
on to the bottom test pattern. When properly aligned, all red/green grid lines in the 
combined image will turn yellow. 
 If all lines are well aligned, skip to Step 7 to lock all stacking mounts. 
 If alignment needs improvement, proceed with the next step. 
Align the...

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Align the edges of the grid 
With centerlines aligned, adjust zoom (top projector) to align the edges of its image 
with the other image. Then adjust focus. When aligned, all lines from the combined 
red/green grids will be yellow. 
Secure all stacking wheels and leg nuts 
 WARNING  
Critical Safety Procedure. 
 Turn all three stacking wheels until they are 
firmly secure
 against the rest of...

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Front Screen Installations 
While there are two basic screen types, flat and curved, generally flat screens are 
recommended for this projector (Figure 2.17). Flat screens offer a gain of about one 
with a viewing angle just less than 180°. Incident light reflects equally in all 
directions so the audience can see the display from various angles. Because of the 
low gain, flat screens are most...

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To fill a screen with an image, the aspect ratio of the screen should be equal to the 
aspect ratio of the image (expressed as the ratio of its width to its height). Standard 
video from a VCR has a 4:3 or 1.33:1 aspect ratio. For example, to display a VCR 
output with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 10-foot (3m) high screen, the width of the screen 
must be at least 13.3 feet (4m). 
Ideally, to fill...

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Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation: 
 Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the 
projector away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in 
temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry that may affect 
performance. 
 Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such 
as motors and...

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Throw Distance (TD) = (Screen Width X Lens Type)
SCREEN
 
 
 
THE VERTICAL POSITION of the projector in relation to the screen also depends on the 
size of the screen and the lens type. Correct vertical position helps ensure that the 
image will be rectangular in shape rather than keystoned (having non-parallel sides) 
and that image focus and brightness both remain optimized.  
If necessary,...

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Figure 2.19. Maximum Vertical Offset 
NOTES:  
1) If the image becomes keystoned or exhibits 
uneven brightness, the projector may simply be 
too high or low in relation to the screen. 
 2) Recommended offset ranges can be 
exceeded, however this may affect image 
quality.  
3) Simultaneous horizontal and vertical offset 
limits the adjustment range of each.  
4) Offset can vary by ±7% and may...

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CEILING MOUNT - The projector can also be inverted and suspended from the ceiling 
using a specially designed ceiling mount fixture. This type of mounting is 
recommended for fixed installations and for those that want the projector out of plain 
view or have a limited amount of space for projector and audience. For more 
information, contact your dealer. 
 Use only the CHRISTIE approved ceiling...

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There are also several optional interfaces available for connecting other sources—
these interfaces slide into the remaining unused option slot, and can be done while 
the projector is running.  
NOTES: 1) Refer to Section 6, Specifications for details regarding compatible 
inputs. 2) Use high quality shielded cables only for all connections. 3) The Dual 
SD/HD-SDI module shown is standard on the...

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NOTES: 1) If for some reason the projector fails to recognize a signal as an RGB 
signal, specify this Color Space option within the Image Settings menu. Refer to 3.6, 
Adjusting the Image. 2) To connect YPbPr signals–such as from DVDs or analog HDTV 
sources–to 
INPUT 1, use the red, green and blue BNCs as described in YPbPr Signals 
(below) 
 
Connect a YPbPr signal (a.k.a. component video) to...